centuries Definition

century
noun centuries

1. Any 100-year period counted forwards or backwards from an important event, especially the birth of Christ.
2. A period of 100 years.
3. cricket.
A score of 100 runs made by a batsman in a single innings.
4. A score of 100.
5. historical
In the army of ancient Rome: a company of (originally) 100 foot soldiers.

Etymology: 16c: from Latin centuria a division of 100 things, from centum 100.